Finding the Third Proportional to 135,854 and 295,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,854 and 295,046 is: 640,777.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,854 : 295,046 = 295,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,854/295,046 = 295,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,854x = 295,046 × 295,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,854x = 87,052,142,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,052,142,116/135,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,777.17
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